The first logic class I ever took was in a philosophy course in college. And that’s part of the problem. I don’t mean the problem with me, though there are many. I mean the problem with our politics, ...

The Slippery Slope Argument is an argument that concludes that if an action is taken, other negative consequences will follow. For example, “If event X were to occur, then event Y would (eventually) ...

The Slippery Slope Argument is an argument that concludes that if an action is taken, other negative consequences will follow. For example, “If event X were to occur, then event Y would (eventually) ...

Ardent practitioners of scientific thinking are probably aware of many of these fallacies and can point out when an opponent succumbs to one during a debate. However, the human mind is the irrational ...

Ardent practitioners of scientific thinking are probably aware of many of these fallacies and can point out when an opponent succumbs to one during a debate. However, the human mind is the irrational ...

Have you ever walked away from a heated discussion feeling like something was off, but couldn’t quite put your finger on what? That nagging sensation might be your ...